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Published on May 14, 2025

On consequences, cancel culture

This week saw two odd but parallel stories. The first featured a white Minnesota woman named Shiloh Hendrix, who allegedly spotted a Somali child rifling her diaper bag at the park; she then reportedly called the child the N-word. An irate park-goer with a …

Source: Tribune Chronicle - Ohio - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2025

SEC hacker counters prosecutors with 366-day sentencing recommendation

Defense lawyers have asked a judge to sentence the person responsible for helping post a fake message announcing regulatory approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds to roughly a year in prison, countering prosecutors’ request for a two-year sentence. In a …

Source: Coin Telegraph - Indeterminate
Published on May 14, 2025

Congress Rejects Attempts to Undermine Free Speech

By the Staff of AFP Powerful pro-Israel forces in Washington, D.C. took a rare loss in early May when two major pieces of legislation they backed were sidelined by freedom-loving legislators, who rightly argued that criminalizing free speech is un-American …

Source: American Free Press - Right-wing
Published on May 14, 2025

Trump administration welcomes Afrikaner “refugees” from South Africa

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau greets Afrikaner refugees from South Africa, Monday, May 12, 2025, at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia. [AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson]A planeload of white South Africans who were given …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
Published on May 14, 2025

NBA Draft Lottery takeaways: Mavericks stun, Spurs have options, 76ers cash in

It was as stunning as it was wild and unpredictable all rolled into one. On Monday night in Chicago, Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks received an unimaginable gift from the basketball gods. A get-out-of-jail-free card. A second chance to right the …

Source: Fox Sports - Pending
Published on May 13, 2025

Immigration Agenda: States Challenge Trump Over Federal Funding Cuts

A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has filed two federal lawsuits against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully tying federal grant funding to state participation in immigration enforcement. The legal challenge, announced Tuesday, …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on May 12, 2025

More fringe leftists feel violence might be a legitimate solution

OPINION: Democrats have grown accustomed to getting their way. Over the past two decades, they have more often than not held sway over at least one of the levers of power — the House, Senate or White House — while having an ideological lock on the Supreme …

Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
Published on May 14, 2025

Vietnam: PEN International joins letter to US Secretary of State urging support for persecuted writers and journalists

Several civil society groups have signed a letter urging the US Secretary of State to support the call for the release of imprisoned journalists and the end of harassment and threats towards journalists and writers in Vietnam. This statement was originally …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

Is spraying graffiti on a Telsa actually ‘domestic terrorism’?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Is spray painting graffiti on a Tesla to criticize Elon Musk a valid form of protest — or domestic terrorism? President Donald Trump and his administration have denounced widespread attacks on Tesla vehicles, charging stations and …

Source: Hanford Sentinel - California - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

Another sports league takes a swing at appeasing Trump

Donald Trump will likely claim another pointless victory months after he called out Major League Baseball. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said on Tuesday that he will remove controversial late baseball star Pete Rose, among others, from the league’s list of …

Source: Daily Kos - Left-wing
Published on May 14, 2025

Senate signals support for Jeanine Pirro as top DC prosecutor

The current Fox News host has not yet been nominated as the capital city’s full-time federal prosecutor, but Senate Republicans seem ready to get behind her candidacy as Ed Martin's replacement. WASHINGTON (CN) — Senate Republicans said Tuesday that …

Source: Courthouse News - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

Receivership has shown promise in other states, advocates for Rikers reform say

Don Specter has spent his career representing prison inmates in California, where state prisons have been under receivership since 2006. Unlike the situation at Rikers Island, the receivership in California is narrowly focused on prison medical care. What …

Source: Spectrum News NY1 - New York - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

The Media Calls Israeli Captives “Hostages” and Palestinians “Prisoners”

There are several ways to describe someone held against their will, each with its own implications. The word “prisoner” suggests someone detained on suspicion of crimes or captured during times of war. “Hostage,” on the other hand, signifies a civilian …

Source: The Intercept - Left-wing
Published on May 13, 2025

Maryland family man stuns courtroom by admitting to brutal murder of his teenage girlfriend's mother

A Maryland man has confessed to the decades-old murder of his high school girlfriend's mother. Eugene Gligor, 45, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to second-degree murder for the 2001 killing of 50-year-old Leslie Preer - who was the mother of his school …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 13, 2025

Interim US Attorney for DC criticizes local leaders on his last day in office

Ed Martin criticized DC leaders today in what is likely to be his final interview before leaving office. The outgoing U.S. Attorney for D.C. had some parting critiques about how D.C.’s leaders and courts have handled crime in the city. Ed Martin faced …

Source: WTOP - District Columbia - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2025

F-35’s close call over Yemen raises questions about how it’s used

Houthi rebels in Yemen fired on a U.S. military F-35 during recent operations, and the missile came close enough to the aircraft for the pilot to take evasive action, a U.S. official confirmed to Task & Purpose. The incident was first reported in the …

Source: Task & Purpose - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2025

As a Political Prisoner, I Won’t Back Down on Supporting Palestine

Part of the Series This piece was handwritten by Badar Khan Suri, who read it to one of his attorneys while he was imprisoned in Texas. It has been lightly edited for clarity. On December 10, 2022, I arrived in the United States to start a post-doc …

Source: Truthout - Left-wing
Published on May 13, 2025

Teen girl with special needs sexually assaulted at SEED School: police

WASHINGTON - A teenage girl with special needs was sexually assaulted at the SEED School in Southeast D.C., according to D.C. police. What we know: According to a D.C. police report, the assault happened last Tuesday night around 11 p.m., starting in a …

Source: FOX 5 DC - Maryland - Indeterminate
Published on May 13, 2025

Trump attends lavish welcome ceremony at Saudi Royal Court

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump attends lavish welcome ceremony at Saudi Royal Court 00:53 UP NEXT President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia in first major foreign trip 00:39 US agrees to …

Source: NBC News - Center-left

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Correctional Services alerts public about Krugersdorp Correctional Facility job scam

Krugersdorp Correctional Facility wishes to alert the public to a fraudulent job scam currently circulating in the West Rand Region, Gauteng Province. Unsuspecting individuals are being targeted and asked to pay money in exchange for supposed employment …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

Nevada Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Threatening U.S. Senators

A Las Vegas man who pleaded guilty to threatening a U.S. Senator from Nevada and threatening family members of two United States Senators was sentenced today to over three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. “The threats against …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 14:44 GMT

Ukraine gives 15-year prison sentence to former leader

(MENAFN) A court in Kiev has sentenced former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich to 15 years in prison for allegedly inciting desertion and organizing illegal border crossings, the Prosecutor General’s Office announced on Monday. Yanukovich, who served …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 06:01 GMT

MPD Investigating DC Jail Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred inside the DC Jail. On Monday, May 1, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., First District officers responded to the Central Detention Facility in the 1900 block of D Street, …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 18:55 GMT

Auditor Faber Releases Final Report on Columbus Zoo Investigation, Which Led to Convictions, Prison for Former ...

COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber released a special audit Tuesday on the investigation into the theft of $2.3 million in Columbus Zoo resources by former employees, leading to criminal convictions and prison sentences for the top executives involved …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 12:26 GMT

Media reports ex-Gabonese president’s family released from jail

(MENAFN) Former Gabonese First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, have been released from prison and placed under house arrest, according to local media reports. The two had spent over a year in detention facing charges …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 03:52 GMT

Members of Congress Break into Delaney Hall Detention Center

Delaney Hall Currently Holds Murderers, Rapists, Suspected Terrorists, and Gang Members NEWARK, NJ –Today, as a bus of detainees was entering the security gate of Delaney Hall Detention Center, a group of protestors, including two members of the U.S. House …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 06:58 GMT

Drone Attack Targets Sudanese Prison

(MENAFN) About 21 individuals lost their lives, and 47 more were injured in a drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that hit the prison in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state in southern Sudan. The Sudan Doctors Network reported this …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

What to Know About Protection Tax Legit Team Structures

Protection Tax’s legit team includes case managers, legal analysts, and support staff, ensuring professional handling of IRS communications. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Protection Tax legit staffing model …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on May 15, 2025 - 09:45 GMT

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Former Chemical Plant-Refinery Worker with Mesothelioma or ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging the family of a former chemical plant or refinery worker who has just learned they have mesothelioma or lung cancer to please …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on May 15, 2025 - 09:41 GMT

Richard Dailly passe d'un géant mondial à un acteur local, une transition exemplaire

Un expert international du renseignement rejoint Compliancia à Bangkok pour renforcer ses opérations stratégiques en Asie. BANGKOK, THAILAND, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Richard Dailly rejoint Compliancia comme Conseiller Stratégique à …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 15, 2025 - 09:22 GMT

Barbieri Law Firm Responds To Verdict And Sentencing In Natalie Sorrells Case

Jury Rejects Life Sentences in Closely Watched Rockwall Trial FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Barbieri Law Firm responds to the verdict and sentencing delivered last week in the case of Natalie Sorrells, following a …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 09:20 GMT

From Scale to Precision: Richard Dailly Joins Compliancia Intelligence as Senior Partner

Richard Dailly joins Compliancia as Senior Partner, bringing top-tier intelligence and expertise. BANGKOK, THAILAND, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intelligence and investigations executive Richard Dailly has joined the Swiss-owned boutique …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 09:12 GMT

CSI salue la décision des Etats Unis de mettre fin aux sanctions contre la Syrie

PARIS, FRANCE, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) salue la décision attendue depuis longtemps des Etats Unis de lever les sanctions paralysantes imposées au secteur économique à la Syrie, annoncée hier par …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Clark Law Firm Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Franchisee Against Spirit Halloween and Spencer Gifts

Small business has filed a lawsuit against Spirit Halloween and Spencer Gifts, alleging that they engaged in deceptive, coercive, and unfair business practices. BELMAR, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boo 2 You, LLC, a small …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 06:37 GMT

From Scale to Precision: Richard Dailly Joins Compliancia Intelligence as Senior Partner

Richard Dailly joins Compliancia as Senior Partner, bringing top-tier intelligence expertise and agility to Asia’s boutique investigations landscape. BANGKOK, THAILAND, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intelligence and investigations executive …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 11:26 GMT

Watch: a solicitor apprentice sets the record straight

Did you know that in April 2023 97% of solicitor apprentices passed their SQE2 exams? Despite being launched in 2016, there’s still a huge amount of misinformation around solicitor apprenticeships. In this video, A&O Shearman apprentice Aqsa sets the …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 11:26 GMT

Ten years of mapping pro bono

2024 marked the tenth anniversary of the index – 2014 doesn’t seem like that long ago, but it was groundbreaking at the time. Six indexes later, it remains the only global benchmark report mapping pro bono around the world. The index provides a free …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 22:34 GMT

Jon Chmura, Director, Fortaris Capital Advisors earns his Certified Fraud Examiners certifcate

Jon Chmura Earns CFE Credential BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and leading provider of anti-fraud training …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 21:40 GMT

End of the Year Awards Reception Celebrating Hillsborough County Student Athletes and Coaches

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Swope, Rodante Vanguard Award is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Awards Reception took place on May 8 at the offices of Swope, Rodante P.A. in Ybor City, 1234 E. 5th Avenue, Tampa …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 20:34 GMT

Brad Valentine Announces the Founding of Valentine Injury Law

Championing Injured Clients with Unwavering Dedication WATKINSVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brad Valentine, a seasoned attorney with a proven track record of success, today announced the establishment of his new …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 20:20 GMT

OSHA Violations Often Key Factor in Workplace Injury Litigation, Says Opelousas Attorney

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations are playing an increasingly pivotal role in personal injury cases related to workplace accidents, particularly in …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 19:54 GMT

Understanding ‘Pain and Suffering’ Damages and How Courts Determine Their Value, Says Opelousas Injury Attorney

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In personal injury and workplace injury cases, compensation often includes a category known as “pain and suffering.” This term refers to the non-economic damages awarded for the …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 19:42 GMT

Management of Deep Tissue Injuries in Patients at Risk for Pressure Injuries

Deep tissue injuries need urgent care, and Clinitron beds offer absolute pressure relief to prevent wounds from worsening in high-risk patients SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Most commonly, deep tissue …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Unregulated Waters: The Legal Gaps Behind Summer’s Rising Body Count

As fatalities rise on Georgia waters, legal gaps and unregulated rentals expose families to deadly risks—and zero accountability. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As temperatures rise and crowds flock to Georgia’s …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 17:05 GMT

OSHA Fines Plummet as Construction Fatalities Rise: A Deadly Disconnect

2025 ‘Deadly Skyline’ Report: 77% of Construction Deaths on Non-Union Sites, Exposing Safety and Accountability Crisis NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

From Chatbots to Court Sanctions: The 2025 Crisis Facing Injury Lawyers

As AI floods legal practice, Personal Injury Victims risk becoming test subjects in a high-stakes tech experiment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In February 2025, a federal judge sanctioned three attorneys …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 16:51 GMT

Adriana Sanford Joins ABA ILS Steering Group on Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Rights

Global cybersecurity scholar and public intellectual tapped for ABA leadership roles to advance ethical governance of emerging technologies and data privacy. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adriana Sanford, Head …

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